Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania. You are met at the airport and taken to your lodge in Arusha, where your guide runs through the plan for the days ahead.
Overnight: ArushaMeals: BIncluded: Airport transfer, accommodation
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10 Days Serengeti Migration Explorer
A private 10-day Tanzania journey through Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara.
Trip overview
Five full days in the Serengeti to explore different migration areas, plus the Ngorongoro Crater and a relaxed return to Arusha.
- Five Serengeti days
- Great Migration
- Ngorongoro Crater
SerengetiNgorongoroTarangireLake Manyara
Duration10 days / 9 nights
StylePrivate, with your own vehicle and guide
Best forCouples, families, small groups and first-time Tanzania visitors
100% customisablePace, accommodation, activities, extensions
Day by day
Day 2
Tarangire or Lake Manyara
A warm-up game drive in Tarangire or Lake Manyara National Park, depending on the season — elephants and baobabs in Tarangire, or forest, flamingos and hippo pools at Manyara.
Overnight: Karatu / ManyaraMeals: B, L, DIncluded: Park fees, game drive
Day 3
Central Serengeti
Head into the Serengeti through the Ngorongoro highlands, game-driving across the plains towards the Seronera area, known for its big cats.
Overnight: SerengetiMeals: B, L, DIncluded: Park fees, private vehicle
Day 4
Serengeti Migration Area
Explore the area where the wildebeest and zebra herds are gathered for your travel month, with the predators that follow them.
Overnight: SerengetiMeals: B, L, DIncluded: Park fees, game drives
Day 5
Full Day Serengeti Migration Safari
A full day with the Great Migration: vast herds of wildebeest and zebra, and the lion, hyena and cheetah that shadow them across the open plains.
Overnight: SerengetiMeals: B, L, DIncluded: Park fees, driver-guide
Day 6
Northern / Western / Southern Serengeti
An extra day placed where the migration is: river crossings in the north (July–October), the western corridor (May–June) or the calving plains in the south (January–March).
Overnight: SerengetiMeals: B, L, DIncluded: Park fees, game drives
Day 7
Serengeti Seasonal Wildlife Area
Your guide follows the wildlife to wherever it is that month — the central plains, the western corridor, the southern calving grounds or the north — for another full day in the Serengeti.
Overnight: SerengetiMeals: B, L, DIncluded: Park fees, game drives, driver-guide
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater
A morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for Big Five viewing on the crater floor, with spectacular views from the rim on the way down and back up.
Overnight: Karatu / NgorongoroMeals: B, L, DIncluded: Crater fee, conservation fee
Day 9
Return to Arusha
A relaxed morning, then the drive back to Arusha with an optional stop at a coffee farm or craft market.
Overnight: ArushaMeals: B, L, DIncluded: Transfer, driver-guide, bottled water
Day 10
Departure / Return Transfer
After breakfast, your guide transfers you to Kilimanjaro, Arusha or Dar es Salaam airport for your onward flight. Kwaheri — until next time.
Overnight: DepartureMeals: BIncluded: Breakfast, transfer, driver-guide assistance
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. The order of parks may change with the season and lodge availability.
Prices per person (USD)
Choose your accommodation level. The more travellers share the vehicle, the lower the price per person.
| Season | 2 travellers | 4 travellers | 6 travellers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low season1 Apr – 19 May | $4,019 | $3,341 | $3,115 |
| Mid seasonRest of the year | $4,368 | $3,632 | $3,386 |
| High seasonJul – Sep, Dec – Jan | $5,023 | $4,177 | $3,894 |
Prices are per person sharing, valid for 2026/27. Single travellers, larger groups and special lodges on request.
What’s included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation at your chosen level
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- All park, conservation and crater fees
- Airport transfers
- Drinking water on safari
- Government taxes
- 24/7 WhatsApp support during your trip
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon)
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